1. Registration 2017-2018 12th Grade (For current 11th graders)
Newport
Presented by the Newport Counselors

2. Topics Covered The Registration Packet Graduation Requirements
Academic Courses
Electives
Running Start
College Considerations
Online Registration

3. The Packet On-line course selection instructions 4 year Planning Guide
Cover sheet with due dates
On-line course selection instructions
4 year Planning Guide
Transcript
Course selection form
Elective Fair/Classroom Fair

4. Graduation Requirements
23.5 credits in specific classes
2.0 GPA
Community Service – 40 hours ()
State Testing Requirements
Must pass Smarter Balanced ELA
Must pass Algebra or Geometry EOC or Smarter Balance Math
Must pass Biology EOC
High School and Beyond Plan

5. Senior English Options
AP Literature & Composition

6. Core US Gov / Contemporary World Affairs (“Core”) vs AP US Gov – Year Long (“AP”) vs AP US Gov / AP Comparative Gov (“Comp”)
Which should I take?

7. Learning Style “Core” and “AP Gov” “AP Gov / Comp.” Project – Based
Traditional Classroom
Team – Based
Individual and Group Responsibilities
Student Driven, Teacher guidance
Teacher Driven
Process Driven: Intentional instruction and practice in interpersonal and Communication skills
Content Driven: Already comfortable working with people and Speaking in Public on day one.

8. Scope & Sequence WHICH TOPICS INTEREST ME?
HOW IN DEPTH DO I WANT TO GO (in US Government / Politics)?
Scope & Sequence
US Government
Contemporary World Affairs
“Core”
AP US Government ?
“AP”
AP US Government
AP Comparative Government
UK, Mexico, Nigeria, China, Iran, Russia ?
“Comp.
2 AP tests”
AP Exam(s)

9. Math Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc
AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus
(or Business Calc) or AP Stats.
or Precalculus
Advanced Calculus
Differential Equations

10. Math Need signature from current Math teacher
4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it
Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses now- see math teacher

11. Science Biology→ Chemistry → Additional Science
Additional Course Options (pre-reqs required)
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics (1,2,C)
AP Environmental Science
Marine Science (pre-reqs)
Anatomy and Physiology (pre-reqs) *
Nanotechnology (pre-reqs) *
Biotechnology (pre-reqs) *
* classes can count toward CTE credit

12. World Language Spanish Immersion: Hon. Spanish Acad. College Pathway:
2 years required, 3-4 recommended
Competency Test
Receive World Language credit
Register online and pay the school accountant

13. Electives Course Descriptions at bsd405.org
Electives Fair next Monday and Tuesday
WaNic –(Ms. Worden) Forms due ASAP
Leadership –
Required for ASB/Class Officers
Link Crew (Nonis), Yearbook (Driscoll), Knightlife (Glowacki), ASPEN (Feder)– require applications
NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

14. Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. 2.0 alternate electives
Open period (12th) – if grad reqs. met
Open period impact for athletes (6 of 6)
PE: Class, Sport for Credit, and/or Community
Retaking a Failed class: NHS, Summer School or Credit Retrieval Talk to your Counselor
Bringing Middle School grades up

15. Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals!
Budget your time-homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies
Pursue passion area (elective or club)
Explore Naviance for college/career research.
Track & organize college applications
Apply for scholarships
Request transcripts for colleges

16. College Considerations
Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance
Colleges will look at senior year!
4 Years Math and Science
World Language (2-4 years)
Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class)
U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades)
CADRs for Washington state schools
Senior year: math or math based science class or pre-calc. in junior year.
College visits – use breaks to visit

17. Running Start High school and College credit ( dual enrollment)
Assessment test may be required in English
If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps-

18. Online Course Selection
You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by:
March 20th

19. Online Course Selection Reminders
Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits (WaNIC & 0 pd)
When you are complete, click Turn In.
Complete your online selections by Sunday, March 20th
We will pick up your forms in English classes starting the week of March 21st
Course Catalog at bsd405.org

20. Remember… Include Alternates for your electives
Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it”
Make your course selections challenging and college focused
Forms are due starting March 21st

21. Thank you for attending!
Questions??
Laura Klein A-Cl
Heather Erickson Co-Hs
Diane Lindsay Hu-Li
Karen Lalonde Lia-Pa
Karen Schulz Pe-Te
John VanderMolen Th-Z
Counseling Center:
Thank you for attending!